Handmade Christmas Glitter Balls

Handmade Christmas Glitter Balls

Posted 2013-11-28 by Lucy follow
If your Christmas tree is looking a little sparse this year, why not make your very own unique glitter balls to add some extra cheer and sparkle? The polystyrene balls are easily available in any discount variety store in many shapes and sizes, as is the glitter and paint. Allow your creativity to guide you and create the most amazing glittery balls you can think of. The beauty of this activity is that you can make it extremely simple for younger children, or quite elaborate to keep the older children entertained.

Our handmade Christmas Glitter Balls


Time: 20 minutes (also allow time for the paint to dry)
Age: Any Age
Level: Easy

Materials

  • Polystyrene balls
  • Glitter
  • Colored paint
  • Paint brush
  • Craft glue
  • Pins
  • Colored ribbon

  • Polystyrene balls


    Method

  • Choose a polystyrene ball and paint it your favorite Christmas color - for example, we chose red and green.

  • Paint the balls


  • Once your paint has completely dried, attach the colored ribbon to the top of the ball with a sharp pin. This will allow you to add some sparkle without getting your fingers gluey and then you can easily hang it up at the end.

  • Attach a pin and ribbon


  • Apply some glue and dip the ball in a bowl of colored glitter. For something different, I also dipped the red ball in tiny shiny beads and I reckon these balls might look great with some red and green coloured wool wound around them too.

  • Hang your glitter balls up


  • Now it's time to hang up your masterpiece while the glue dries and then it will be ready to adorn the nearest Christmas tree. Have fun and happy Christmas.

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    #baubles
    #any_age
    #easy
    #family
    #under_5s
    #5_to_10s
    #decoration

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